Construction Director at Aga Khan Education Services

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Position: Construction Director

Key responsibilities
  • Recruit / Develop / Manage and lead the Construction team, specifically required for each project phase.
  • Take responsibility for the delivery of each project phase in line with the agreed cost budgets.
  • Conduct regular briefing and coordination meetings with AKS management, work closely with all stakeholders and Senior Management and prepare necessary AKS construction progress/ procurement/cost reports.
  • Lead, direct and oversee the planning and design of each project phase, including the performance of the architects/designers/ cost managers and project managers.
  • Manage the construction of each project phase, including managing the relationships with and monitoring the performance of the contractors, architects, and project managers.
  • Be ultimately responsible for all procurement, quality control, scheduling, costing, safety aspects and compliance with regulations of the construction and maintenance works as they are carried out on the sites.
  • Prepares and manages annual budgets for construction activities.
  • Lead, manage and coordinate the economic fallout activities of AKS, working in close conjunction with other AKDN agencies and institutions.
  • Develop, manage, and coordinate suitable training courses for the AKS economic fallout effort.
  • Manage the prequalification of contractors:
  • Providing advice on contractual claims.
  • Site visits, assessments, and projections for future work
  • Manage the preparation of tender documentation and contracts with relevant Package Managers.
  • Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work.
  • Manage obtaining prices from local and international contractors, suppliers and service providers for works, materials, and services as required.
  • Manage the tender negotiations on behalf of the AKS to obtain maximum value for money and mitigate project and contract risk.
Qualifications & Experience
  • A degree in Project Management, architecture, engineering, construction management, or business administration. The degree must be at the graduate or master’s level.
  • At least 10 years of project management experience in a construction project management setting, preferably in education facilities.
  • Proven record in the delivery of projects from inception to operation:
  • Proven records of managing multi works package projects utilizing local and international supply chains
  • Proven records of managing a phase a retrofit/extension project in a large live school
  • Proven records of managing different procurement routes (GC- General contractor, CM- construction management)
  • Proven records of managing three projects simultaneously with using a mix of local and international contractors
  • Proven records of managing the value engineering task during the design and construction phase
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with various constituencies in a diverse environment.
  • Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
  • Ability to coordinate and/or supervise independent multiple contractors and make administrative and procedural decisions;
  • Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
  • Clear proven record in the supervising and mentor / train employees and foster a cooperative work environment and ensuring clear future succession pathways.
  • Knowledge of green building technologies and Net Zero initiatives
  • Knowledge of emergency and disaster recovery planning;
  • Understanding in the management of facilities and a proven record of smooth and effective handover of construction projects to operational buildings
How to Apply:

Applications should include a cover letter that demonstrates their suitability for the role with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and the names of three professional referees one should be the current employer, and should be emailed by July 25, 2023, to:The Human Resources Manager Aga Khan Education Service Tanzania P.O.Box 12563 Dares Salaam Email: hr@akest.org
 
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